in plaster

idiom

British

: in a hard covering that protects a broken bone and allows it to heal : in a plaster cast

Her arm is in plaster.

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The remains of the town were initially discovered in 1599 and by the 19th Century, scientists began to uncover the remains and preserved several in plaster. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024 Oftentimes, the remains of more than one were placed in plaster sarcophagi, but the 10 that were found contained the remains of a single person in each. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024 The courtyards have fountains and elaborate tile mosaics, and the rooms and everything about the place is extremely ornate examples of local craftsmanship in plaster, woodwork, tile, paint and furnishings. —

Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Restoration workers made an impression of the ram's head pieces for a silicone mold, which allowed the casting of final pieces in plaster, Barbossa said. —

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